In Brava beach in Punta del Este, Uruguay, you can find one of the most famous landmarks of the country: ‘The Hand’. Four pieces of metal come out of the sand resembling a hand inviting you to come to see it.
This sculpture made out of steel and cement was created during a competition in 1982. The creator of ‘The Hand’ is Mario Irarrazábal, originally from Chile; he also participated in other projects in Chile, Madrid, Italy and some countries of Africa. According to Mario, this artwork is creative, symbolic and familiar, representing humanity on earth and the development of life.
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Located in the heart of Paris, and close to the Opera, Banke Hotel opens two new gastronomic venues: Restaurant Josefin and the LolaBar.
In the frame of their warm and private atmosphere, the flavor of Spain and the Mediterranean will be appreciated both in the prime ingredients employed by the chef and in the choice of furniture and materials that create a heterogeneous style.
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If you are going to Beijing we recommend you to visit the restaurant BEI, which is opened just recently. In this restaurant the Asian food is not being prepared by somebody from Asia, what you will expect, but from a New Orleans-born New Yorker Max Levy. He immigrated to Beijing because he fell in love with the Asian style and his obsession with Japanese cooking provides the framework for many of the dishes. Bei is located in the district of Chaoyang. The design of this restaurant, black and dark, is designed by the world renowned design team Neri & Hu; the whole look and feel of this restaurant...

December 2009 through April 2010 sees The National Gallery of Australia ACT proudly present Masterpieces from Paris, one of the most extraordinary exhibitions ever to be held in Australia.
In celebration of this monumental event, the award winning Diamant Hotel Canberra is offering one lucky couple the chance to win an all-inclusive travel to the City of Lights, Paris.
All guests that stay at the Diamant Hotel Canberra during the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition can enter the draw to win:
7 Nights accommodation in our stunning 2nd Arrondissement Pied- a- Terre
Return Airfares for two people...

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